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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.01, 968.74 and 403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.01, 968.74 and 403.05 is: 556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.01 : 968.74 = 403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.01/968.74 = 403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.01x = 968.74 × 403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.01x = 390,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,450.66/702.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.19

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